Applescript to delete caches and folders in Saved Application State

I don't know if this can be done, but I'd like to write and Applescript to perform these functions:
1) to delete caches from all 3 cache folders and the ~/Library/Saved Application State folder
2) to run at logout, shutdown or startup (any of those is fine)
3) to run with admin credentials already provided
Can this be done?
Thanks.

You're not going to find anything useful in that folder. To clear an application's saved state, launch it while holding down the shift key. I very strongly advise you not to use the shell unless you're sure you know what you're doing.

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